ebay pickle

[legalduck]

What is the name of your state? tennessee
My wife purchased 3 dolls for $49.99 apiece on ebay. the description said they were pulled from almost every shelf in the country. the next day we discovered them at toys r us stores and target stores at $19.99 each, and that wal mart was the only store at the time to have pulled the doll. we bought 1 from toys r us. though we know it is frowned upon and may be "unethical" to some, we reniged on the ebay purchase. we felt the we were misled and didn't feel too bad about it under the cicumstances. the seller now says he may sue for the price of the 3 dolls, he is in pennsylvania. are we still legally obligated to pay? we don't even have the merchandise. if he sues and we don't show up will he automatically be awarded?

 

[ChicagoLawyer]

You bought before doing due diligence as to retail market availability of the dolls. That does not impact your obligations as high bidder/purchaser.

Yes you are obligated to complete the deal.


If he sues and you do not show up, yes he wins. Its a default judgment and he can try to collect on it.

This response is intended as general information only and does not constitute as legal advice or form any attorney/client relationship.

 

[legalduck]

he can try to collect? what is involved in trying to collect. is it easier to win judgement than it is to actually collect?

 

[racer72]

If the seller wins a judgement, he can garnish your wages, sieze bank account assets, place negative information on your credit report, and in some states, seize property. You entered into a legally binding contract by bidding, a judgement to a legal way to enforce it. And when you lose, you will also be responsible for the sellers legal costs and fees. It could end up costing you much more than your original bid.